Nissan is preparing to begin production of the next-gen LEAF, which could happen as early as next March. Although work is already underway for the new EV, “a real challenge” awaits at Nissan’s Sunderland plant.
After ending production of the iconic LEAF electric car earlier this year, Nissan is preparing its Sunderland plant for a new electric era.
Although over 650,000 LEAF models have been sold globally, new competition has slowed sales. Nissan began building the LEAF at its Sunderland, UK plant in 2013, with over 280,000 built at the facility.
In November, Nissan announced a $3.8 billion (£3 billion) investment to upgrade the facility to build three new electric vehicles.
Nissan will build electric versions of some of its best-selling models, including the LEAF, Qashqai, and Juke. First up is the next-gen LEAF, which is expected to begin…